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Sugar Tip®
Hibiscus
Eye-catching, brightly variegated creamy-white and bluish-green foliage and pink double flowers. It does not produce seed like older cultivars and therefore is non-invasive.
| Blossom Color | Soft Pink |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 60-72 in |
| Width | 48-72 in |
| Spacing | 60-84 in |
| Container Sizes | 28, QT |
| Hardiness Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | Eye-catching, brightly variegated creamy-white and bluish-green foliage and pink double flowers. It does not produce seed like older cultivars and therefore is non-invasive. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | Yes |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Summer color, hedges or screens, perennial or shrub borders, specimen and containers. May be planted in a container as a patio plant and then transplanted into the ground in fall. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Grows in any soil unless it is either very dry or very wet. Prune in late fall or early spring. Can be heavily pruned. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilizer in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. A |
| 2009 | Bronze Award - Royal Horticulture Society |
| 2009 | Bronze Award - Royal Horticulture Society |
| 2009 | Bronze Award - Royal Horticulture Society |